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"Child" refers to a person below

eighteen (18) years of age or over,


but is unable to fully take care of
himself/herself from abuse, neglect,
cruelty, exploitation or discrimination
because of a physical or mental
disability or condition.
-Sec. 3 (a)

Child shall also refer to:


(1) a person regardless of age
who is presented, depicted or
portrayed as a child;
(2)
computer-generated,
digitally or manually crafted images
or graphics of a person who is
represented or who is made to
appear to be a child as defined
herein.
-Sec. 3 (a)

"Child pornography" refers to


any representation, whether visual,
audio, or written combination
thereof, by electronic, mechanical,
digital, optical, magnetic or any
other means, of child engaged or
involved in real or simulated explicit
sexual activities.
-Sec. 3 (b)

Unlawful or Prohibited Acts and Penalties


(a) To hire, employ, use, persuade, induce or coerce a
child to perform in the creation or production of any form of child
pornography (Sec. 4)
(b) To produce, direct, manufacture or create any form of
child pornography (Sec. 4)
(c) To publish offer, transmit, sell, distribute, broadcast,
advertise, promote, export or import any form of child
pornography (Sec. 4)
Any person found guilty of committing the above acts
shall suffer the penalty of reclusion temporal in its maximum
period and a fine of not less than One million pesos
(Php1,000,000.00)
but
not
more
than Two
million
(Php2,000,000.00) (Sec. 15 (b))

Unlawful or Prohibited Acts and Penalties


(d) To possess any form of child pornography with the
intent to sell, distribute, publish, or broadcast: Provided. That
possession of three (3) or more articles of child pornography of the
same form shall be prima facie evidence of the intent to sell,
distribute, publish or broadcast (Sec. 4)
(e) To knowingly, willfully and intentionally provide a venue
for the commission of prohibited acts as, but not limited to, dens,
private rooms, cubicles, cinemas, houses or in establishments
purporting to be a legitimate business (Sec. 4)
(f) For film distributors, theaters and telecommunication
companies, by themselves or in cooperation with other entities, to
distribute any form of child pornography (Sec. 4)
Any person found guilty of committing the above acts shall
suffer the penalty of reclusion temporal in its medium period and a
fine of not less than Seven hundred fifty thousand pesos
(Php750,000.00) but not more than One million pesos
(Php1,000,000.00);

Unlawful or Prohibited Acts and Penalties


(g) For a parent, legal guardian or person having
custody or control of a child to knowingly permit the child to
engage, participate or assist in any form of child pornography;
Any person found guilty of committing this act shall
suffer the penalty of reclusion temporal in its minimum period
and a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand pesos
(Php500,000.00) but not more than Seven hundred thousand
pesos (Php700,000.00);
(h) To engage in the luring or grooming of a child;
Any person found guilty of committing this Act shall
suffer the penalty of prision mayor in its maximum period and a
fine of not less than Three Hundred Thousand pesos
(Php300,000.00) but not more than Five Hundred Thousand
pesos (Php500,000.00);

Unlawful or Prohibited Acts and Penalties


(i) To engage in pandering of any form of child
pornography;
Any person found guilty of committing this Act shall
suffer the penalty of prision mayor in its minimum period
and a fine of not less than Three hundred thousand pesos
(php300,000.00) but not more than Five hundred thousand
pesos (Php500,000.00);
(j) To willfully access any form of child pornography;
Any person found guilty of committing this Act shall
suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its maximum
period and a fine of not less than Two hundred thousand
pesos (Php200,000.00) but not more than Three hundred
thousand pesos (Php300,000.00);

Unlawful or Prohibited Acts and Penalties

(k) To conspire to commit any of the prohibited acts


stated in this section. Conspiracy to commit any form of
child pornography shall be committed when two (2) or more
persons come to an agreement concerning the commission
of any of the said prohibited acts and decide to commit it;
Any person found guilty of committing this act shall
suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its medium
period and a fine of not less than One hundred thousand
pesos (php100,000.00) but not more than Two hundred fifty
thousand pesos (php250,000.00)

Syndicated Child Pornography, When Committed

The crime of child pornography is deemed


committed by a syndicate if carried out by a group of
three(3) or more persons conspiring and confederating with
one another and shall be punishable under this act.
Penalty
Any person found guilty of syndicated child pornography
shall suffer the penalty of reclusion perpetua and a fine of not less
than Two million peses (Php2,000,000.00) but not more than Five
million pesos (Php5,000,000.00)

Unlawful or Prohibited Acts and Penalties

(l) To possess any form of child pornography.


Any person found guilty of committing this act shall
suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its minimum period
and a fine of not less than Fifty thousand pesos
(Php50,000.00) but not more than One hundred thousand
pesos (Php100,000.00)

Duties of an Internet Service Provider (ISP)


All internet service providers (ISPs) shall notify the
Philippine National Police (PNP) or the National
Bureau of Investigation (NBI) within seven (7) days
from obtaining facts and circumstances that any
form of child pornography is being committed using
its server or facility. Nothing in RA 9775 may be
construed to require an ISP to engage in the
monitoring of any user, subscriber or customer, or
the content of any communication of any such
person: Provided, That no ISP shall be held civilly
liable for damages on account of any notice given in
good faith in compliance with this section.

Penalty
Any ISP found guilty of willfully and knowingly failing
to comply with the notice and installation
requirements under RA 9775 shall suffer the penalty
of a fine of not less than Five hundred thousand
pesos (Php500,000.00) but not more than One million
pesos (Php1,000,000.00) for the first offense. In case
of subsequent offense, the penalty shall be a fine of
not less than One million pesos (Php1,000,000.00)
but
not
more
than
Two
million
pesos
(Php2,000,000.00) and revocation of its license to
operate.

Responsibility of Mall
Owners
or
Lessors
Establishments

Owners/Operators and
of
Other
Business

All mall owners/operators and owners or lessors


of other business establishments shall notify the PNP
or the NBI within seven (7) days from obtaining facts
and circumstances that child pornography is being
committed in their premises
The public display of any form of child
pornography within their premises is a conclusive
presumption of the knowledge of the mall
owners/operators and owners or lessors of other
business establishments of the violation of RA 9775.

That a disputable presumption of knowledge by


mall owners/operators and owners or lessors of other
business establishments should know or reasonably
know that a violation of RA 9775 is being committed in
their premises.
Photo developers, information technology
professionals, credit card companies and banks and
any person who has direct knowledge of any form of
child pornography activities shall have the duty to
report any suspected child pornography materials or
transactions to the proper authorities within seven (7)
days from discovery thereof.

Penalty
Any mall owner-operator and owner or lessor of
other business establishments including photo
developers, information technology professionals,
credit card companies and banks, found guilty of
willfully and knowingly failing to comply with the notice
requirements under RA 9775 shall suffer the penalty of
a fine of not less than One million pesos
(Php1,000,000.00) but not more than Two million pesos
(Php2,000,000.00) for the first offense. In the case of a
subsequent offense, the penalty shall be a fine of not
less than Two million pesos (Php2,000,000.00) but not
more than Three million pesos (Php3,000,000.00) and
revocation of its license to operate and immediate
closure of the establishment.

Duties of an Internet Content Host


An internet content host shall:
(a) Not host any form of child pornography on its
internet address;
(b) Within seven (7) days, report the presence of any
form of child pornography, as well as the particulars of
the person maintaining, hosting, distributing or in any
manner contributing to such internet address, to the
proper authorities; and
(c) Preserve such evidence for purposes of
investigation and prosecution by relevant authorities.

An internet content host shall, upon the request


of proper authorities, furnish the particulars of users
who gained or attempted to gain access to an internet
address that contains any form of child pornography.
The failure of the internet content host to remove
any form of child pornography within forty-eight (48)
hours from receiving the notice that any form of child
pornography is hitting its server shall be conclusive
evidence of willful and intentional violation.

Penalty
An internet content host who shall knowingly,
willfully and intentionally violate this provision shall
suffer the penalty of prision correccional in its medium
period and a fine of not less than One million pesos
(Php1,000,000.00) but not more than Two million pesos
(Php2,000,000.00) for the first offense. In the case of a
subsequent offense, the penalty shall be a fine not less
than Two million pesos (Php2,000,000.00) but not more
than Three million pesos (Php3,000,000.00) and
revocation of its license to operate and immediate
closure of the establishment.

Who May File a Complaint?


Complaints on cases of any form of child
pornography and other offenses punishable under
RA 9775 may be filed by the following:
(a)Offended party;
(b) Parents or guardians;
(c) Ascendant or collateral relative within the third
degree of consanguinity;
(d) Officer, social worker or representative of a
licensed child-caring institution;

Who May File a Complaint?


(e)Officer or social worker of the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD);
(f) Local social welfare development officer;
(g)Barangay chairman;
(h)Any law enforcement officer;
(i)At least three (3) concerned responsible citizens
residing in the place where the violation occurred; or
(j)Any person who has personal knowledge of the
circumstances of the commission of any offense
under RA 9775.

CONFIDENTIALITY
The right to privacy of the child shall be
ensured at any stage of the investigation,
prosecution and trial of an offense under RA
9775.
Any person found guilty of violating this
confidentiality shall suffer the penalty of
arresto mayor in its minimum period and a
fine of not less than One hundred thousand
pesos (Php100,000.00) but not more than
Three
hundred
thousand
pesos
(Php300,000.00).

RULES REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY


1. The judge, prosecutor, or any officer of the
law to whom the complaint has been referred
to may, whenever necessary to ensure a fair
and
impartial
proceeding
and
after
considering all circumstances for the best
interest of the child, may conduct a closeddoor investigation, prosesution, or trial.

RULES REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY


2. The name and personal circumstances of
the child, including the childs immediate
family, or any other information tending to
establish his/her identity shall not be
disclosed to the public;

RULES REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY


3. Any record regarding a child shall be confidential
and kept under seal. Except upon written request
and order of the court, a record shall be released
only to the following:
(1) Members of the court staff for administrative use;
(2) The prosecuting attorney;
(3) Defense counsel;
(4) The guardian ad litem;
(5) Agents of investigating law enforcement agencies
and
(6) Other persons as determined by the court.

RULES REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY


4. Any form of child pornography that is part of the court records
shall be subject to a protective order that provides as follows:
(1) Any form of child pornography may be viewed only by the
parties, their counsel, their expert witness and guardian ad
litem;
(2) Neither form of child pornography nor any portion thereof
shall be divulged to any other person, except as necessary for
investigation, prosecution or trial; and
(3) No person shall be granted access to any form of child
pornography or any part thereof unless he/she signs a written
affirmation that he/she has received and read a copy of the
protection order; that he/she submits to the jurisdiction of the
court with respect to the protective order; and that, in case of
violation thereof, he/she will be subject to the contempt power
of the court; and

Care, Custody, and Treatment of a Child Victim


1.DSWD shall provide necessary care, custody, and
support for the recovery of the child victim;
2.Child and her family shall be entitled to protection
under the The Witness Protection, Security, and
Benefit Act;
3.The child shall also be considered as a victim of a
violent crime defined under Section 3(d) of Republic
Act No. 7309, otherwise known as "An Act Creating a
Board of Claims under the Department of Justice for
Victims of Unjust Imprisonment or Detention and
Victims of Violent Crimes and for Other Purposes",
so that the child may claim compensation therein

Mandatory Services to Victims of Child Pornography.


To ensure recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration into
the mainstream of society concerned government agencies and
the LGUs shall make available the following services to victims
of any form of child pornography:
(a) Emergency shelter or appropriate housing;
(b) Counseling;
(c) Free legal services, which shall include information
about the victim's rights and the procedure for filing of
complaints, claims for compensation and such other legal
remedies available to them in a language understood by the
child;
(d) Medical or psychological services;
(e) Livelihood and skills training; and
(f) Educational assistance.

The law also created the Inter-Agency


Council against Child Pornography, with the
following as members:
(a) Secretary of the Department of Justice:
(b) Secretary of the Department of Labor and
Employment
(c) Secretary of the Department of Science and
Technology
(d) Chief of the Philippine National Police;
(e) Chairperson of the Commission on Information
and Communications Technology;
(g) Commissioner of the National
Telecommunications Commission;
(h) Executive Director of the Council for the Welfare
of Children;

(i) Executive Director of the Philippine Center


for Transnational Crimes;
(j) Executive Director of the Optical Media
Board;
(k) Director of the National Bureau of
Investigation; and
(l) Three (3) representatives from children's
nongovernmental organizations. These
representatives shall be nominated by the
government agency representatives of the
Council for appointment by the President
for a term of three (3) years and may be
renewed
upon
renomination
and
reappointment by the Council and the
President respectively.

The Inter-Agency Council against Child


Pornography shall have the following powers and
functions:
(a) Formulate comprehensive and integrated plans
and programs to prevent and suppress any form of
child pornography;
(b) Promulgate rules and regulations as may be
necessary for the effective implementation of this Act;
(c) Monitor and oversee the strict implementation of
this Act;
(d) Coordinate the programs and projects of the
various members agencies effectively address the
issues and problems attendant to child pornography;

(e) Conduct and coordinate massive information


disseminations and campaign on the existence of
the law and the various issues and problems
attendant to child pornography;
(f) Direct other agencies to immediately respond to the
problems brought to their attention and report to the
Council on the action taken;
(g) Assist in the filling of cases against individuals,
agencies, institutions or establishments that violate
the provisions of this Act;
(h) Formulate a program for the reintegration of victims
of child pornography;
(i) Secure from any department, bureau, office, agency
or instrumentality of the government or from NGOs
and other civic organizations such assistance as
may be needed to effectively implement this Act;

(j) Complement the shared government information


system relative to child abuse and exploitation and
ensure that the proper agencies conduct a
continuing research and study on the patterns and
schemes of any form of child pornography which
form basis for policy formulation and program
direction;
(k) develop the mechanism to ensure the timely,
coordinated and effective response to cases of
child pornography;
(l) Recommend measures to enhance cooperative
efforts and mutual assistance among foreign
countries through bilateral and/or multilateral
arrangements to prevent and suppress any form
of child pornography;

(m) Adopt measures and policies to protect the rights


and needs of the victims of child pornography
who are foreign nationals in the Philippines;
(n) maintain a database of cases of child
pornography;
(o) Initiate training programs in identifying and
providing the necessary intervention or
assistance to victims of child pornography.

(p) Submit to the President and the Congressional


Oversight committee credited herein the annual
report on the policies, plans, programs and
activities of the Council relative to the
implementation of this Act; and
(q) Exercise all the powers and perform such other
functions necessary to attain the purposes and
objectives of this Act.

Child Pornography as transnational crime


Pursuant to the Convention on transnational Organized
Crime, the DOJ may execute the request of a foreign state for
assistance in the investigation or prosecution of any form of
child pornography by: (1) conducting a preliminary investigation
against the offender and, if appropriate, to file the necessary
charges in court; (2) giving information needed by the foreign
state; and (3) to apply for an order of forfeiture of any proceeds
or monetary instrument or properly located in the Philippines
used in connection with child pornography in the
court; Provided, That if the DOJ refuses to act on the request of
for delaying the execution thereof: Provided, further, That the
principles of mutuality and reciprocity shall, for this purpose, be
at all times recognized.

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